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Cultural Differences: The Similarities Between Afghanistan And Mexico

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Even with distinct cultures and social aspects, Afghanistan and Mexico share some commonalities. While both Afghanistan and Mexico hold their own individual history that has enacted their social and economic issues, they both hold a common struggle: armed conflict. To understand the current situation, a background on both is mandate.
Background of Afghanistan
Afghanistan1, a country located within South and Central Asia, has played a major role in the world because of its geographic location. Afghanistan has been imposed not only by outsiders, but also groups within the country. The 32.6 million population consists of eight major ethnic groups (Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Aimqas, Turkmen, Uzbeks, Kirghiz, and Baluchis), 20% living in urban …show more content…

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